Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury

Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya (born 3 February 1948) is a senior Bangladesh Awami League politician who served as a Member of parliament from Chandpur-2 constituency and a minister of several ministries. On 19 November 2021 he nominated for Bangladesh Awami League Presidium member. He received the Bir Bikram, the third highest award for gallantry, for his role in the Bangladesh Liberation War. He was the general secretary for the Dhaka chapter of his party until 2016. He won the Independence Award in 2023 for his contribution to the field of independence and liberation war.

Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya
মোফাজ্জল হোসেন চৌধুরী মায়া
Minister of Disaster Management and Relief
In office
14 January 2014 – 7 January 2019
Prime MinisterSheikh Hasina
Preceded byA H Mahmood Ali
Succeeded byMd. Enamur Rahman
Minister of State for Shipping
In office
4 December 1998 – 15 July 2001
Prime MinisterSheikh Hasina
Succeeded byMohammad Quamrul Islam
Minister of State for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives
In office
31 December 1997 – 24 December 1998
Prime MinisterSheikh Hasina
Preceded bySyed Abul Hossain
Succeeded byMd. Rahmat Ali
Member of Parliament
Assumed office
10 January 2023
Preceded byNurul Amin Ruhul
ConstituencyChandpur-2
In office
12 June 2014 – 30 December 2019
Preceded byMohammad Rafiqul Islam
Succeeded byNurul Amin Ruhul
ConstituencyChandpur-2
In office
12 June 1996 – 14 December 2001
Preceded byMd. Nurul Huda
Succeeded byMd. Nurul Huda
ConstituencyChandpur-2
Presidium Member of Awami League
Assumed office
19 November 2021
Personal details
Born (1948-02-03) 3 February 1948
Matlab North, Chandpur, Bangladesh
Political partyBangladesh Awami League
Parents
  • Ali Ahsan Miah (father)
  • Musammat Akhtarunnesa (mother)
Alma materJagannath University
Awards Bir Bikrom
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